VFA Mixed Practice Test #548

Question 1

Which of the following classroom strategies is most effective in fostering intrinsic motivation among students according to motivational theories like Maslow's hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing opportunities for student choice and autonomy — Intrinsic motivation thrives when students feel a sense of autonomy and control. Offering rewards (Option A) or strict penalties (Option C) align with extrinsic motivation, while comparing performance (Option D) can reduce motivation. Autonomy supports self-determination theory.

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A. Offering gold stars for completing assignments

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C. Setting strict deadlines with penalties for late work

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D. Comparing student performance to class averages

Question 2

Electromagnetic induction — the generation of EMF when flux changes — was discovered by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Faraday — Michael Faraday (1831) demonstrated electromagnetic induction.‌​‍

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Oersted

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Maxwell

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Ampere

Question 3

Aadhaar-linked DBT:

Accepted Answer

Direct Benefit Transfer — Subsidies via Aadhaar.

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Direct Bank Transaction

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Data Based Transfer

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None

Question 4

The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lord Dalhousie — Lord Dalhousie's Doctrine of Lapse (1848): if a ruler died without natural heir, the state was annexed.‌​‍

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Lord Wellesley

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Lord Canning

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Lord Curzon

Question 5

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate method to collect a sputum sample for microbiological examination in a patient suspected of pulmonary tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

A. Collect the sample in the early morning after rinsing the mouth with plain water — Early morning sputum is preferred for tuberculosis diagnosis as it contains higher bacillary load due to overnight accumulation in the lungs. Rinsing the mouth with plain water reduces oral contaminants without affecting the sample. Option B is incorrect as food does not affect sputum quality; Option C is incorrect because brushing may introduce contaminants; Option D is irrelevant as fever is not a prerequisite for sample collection.

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B. Collect the sample immediately after a heavy meal to avoid gastric irritation

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C. Use a sterile container and collect the sample after brushing the teeth thoroughly

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D. Collect the sample only if the patient has a fever above 101°F

Question 6

The Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936 by Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma in Travancore was a pivotal moment in Kerala's social reform history. Beyond being a humanitarian act, what underlying factors and strategic considerations most significantly influenced its timing and implementation by the princely state?

Accepted Answer

C. The cumulative impact of prolonged agitations like the Vaikom and Guruvayoor Satyagrahas, Mahatma Gandhi's advocacy, and the broader nationalist movement's emphasis on social justice created immense pressure, prompting the state to act to preserve its legitimacy and project a progressive image. — The Temple Entry Proclamation was the culmination of decades of sustained social reform movements, most notably the Vaikom (1924-25) and Guruvayoor (1931-32) Satyagrahas. Mahatma Gandhi's active support and the growing influence of the Indian nationalist movement, which increasingly championed social justice, exerted immense pressure on the Travancore state. The Dewan, Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer, and the Maharaja recognized the need to address these deeply entrenched social inequalities to maintain the legitimacy of the princely rule and project a progressive image in the face of rising public di

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A. It was a direct response to the Quit India Movement's demands for social equality, which had gained significant traction within Travancore by the mid-1930s.

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B. The Travancore government, under the guidance of Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer, sought to preempt widespread communist uprisings by addressing social grievances before they escalated into political unrest.

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D. The proclamation was a result of direct intervention by the British Viceroy, who saw it as an opportunity to weaken the influence of conservative Hindu organizations in South India.

Question 7

Which type of bone cell is primarily responsible for breaking down bone tissue, a process crucial for bone remodeling and calcium homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

D. Osteoclasts — Osteoclasts are large, multinucleated cells that resorb bone tissue by secreting acids and enzymes, thereby releasing minerals like calcium into the blood. Osteoblasts are responsible for building new bone, while osteocytes maintain bone tissue and chondrocytes are cartilage cells.

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A. Osteoblasts

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B. Osteocytes

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C. Chondrocytes

Question 8

Year MGNREGA was fully implemented across Kerala:

Accepted Answer

01.04.2008 — MGNREGA achieved full-district coverage in Kerala on 1 April 2008.

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02.02.2006

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01.04.2007

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None of the above

Question 9

Gabriel García Márquez's magic realism masterpiece:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

One Hundred Years of Solitude — Colombian. ‌​‍Nobel 1982. Buendía family, Macondo town. ‌​‍Defined Latin American Boom.

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Ulysses

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1984

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Don Quixote

Question 10

Smallest district by area:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha — 1,414 sq km, smallest.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Ernakulam

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Kottayam

VFA Mixed Practice Test #548